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tabitharendon in Special Education Community 4 hours agoI was wondering if anyone had any advice on schools (elementary) in the Peoria, AZ area that have good special education programs, staff etc? Any... (0 replies) »
Is Quail Lake Envirnmental Charter school open to all kids who live in clovis or is it just for kids in the nearby area?
luebug in Elementary School Community 8 hours agoI wiuld like some info on the school stated above (0 replies) »
Private middle school for great kid with special needs in math
jweist in Middle School Community 14 hours agoWe are looking for an independent or religious school in Raleigh that provides support for students with special needs in specific areas, in our... (0 replies) »
IEP Goals
Peblsflnston in Special Education Community 21 hours agoI am thinking of using the WJJ III test of achievement in my daughter's IEP to help measure her progress. Since this test was taking durning... (0 replies) »
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Elementary School
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Middle School
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- What's one thing middle schools should be teaching but aren't?
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High School
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- What are the best ways to organize a study space?
- Does your high schooler get enough sleep?
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- What's the biggest challenge your teen faced this year?
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Health & Development
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- Are lay offs bringing your school community down?
- Are teachers' blogs and their private lives any of our business?
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Special Education
- Does your child get assistance from the school for extra-curricular activities?
- Does your child take your state's standardized tests or an alternative test?
- Do you use an advocate for your Team meetings?
- Do you take someone to your IEP meetings, or do you go alone?
- How often does your child's team meet each year?
- Has your child ever been evaluated for assistive technology?
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